Looking for a 12 gauge semi-auto

[IggyB]

Always wanted one and would like to get a 12 gauge semi auto shotgun.

Something with 18 to 22" inch barrel, preferably with a choke and a vented rib. Synthetic stock and forearm would be nice too. Should be able to handle at least 2 3/4 and 3" shells. Ideally it would cycle light loads as well as heavy stuff like slugs.

Any suggestions?:PROFSheriffHL:

[spressomon]

Why do you want such a short barrel?

The Benelli Super M2 is a sweet gun: Tough, nicely balanced, will cycle 2 3/4" and 3" all day long (after you run break it in with 200-300 rounds). I have taken my Super M1 to hell and back (Chukar hunter :yikes:) for the past 7-seasons and its great. I also bought a Super M2 20g this past fall...haven't shot it much but it is very nice to. Pure utilitarian guns.

[tdesanto]

Beretta A391 XTREMA2 SYNTHETIC

But, the shortest barrel you can get is 26"

May I ask what the purpose of the gun will be? Waterfowl hunting? Other types of hunting (you mentioned slugs), or home defense (trying to figure out the desire to have such a short barrel).

Good luck in your search.

[IggyB]

I want the short barrel for camping. It's a lot easier to fit in the RTT :littlefriend:

A little upland game is the reason to want a choke and a shorter barrel is easier to swing in the woods.

[kcowyo]

You might like a Remington LE 11-87.

The really cool part? It's stamped Police, on the 18" barrel.


:PROFSheriffHL:

[Bighead]

Take a look at the Mossberg 500 Persuader w/ a pistol grip. It's relatively inexpensive and can be bought with an 18.5" barrel...not sure how much they cost now since I bought mine ~16 years ago. I'm also thinking about adding the Knoxx Industries folding stock.

[adrenaline503]

Maybe get a longer barrel and a folding stock. I doubt youll be shouldering a weapon in a RTT.

[BigAl]

Pistol Grip Pump in ma lap at all times
Pistol Grip Pump in ma lap at all times
Pistol Grip Pump in ma lap at all times
You can mess with other Expo'ers stuff
But you won't be messing with mine:REExeSquatsHL1: -PG version

Sorry that song sticks in my head.

You might also want to look at double barrel "Coach" guns. They are short. I've shot many rabbits with mine. People always comment "Is that thing legal?"

edit: go hammerless, hammers are a PITA
http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/d/d0/CoachGun.JPG/300px-CoachGun.JPG

[gooseboy]

Always wanted one and would like to get a 12 gauge semi auto shotgun.

Something with 18 to 22" inch barrel, preferably with a choke and a vented rib. Synthetic stock and forearm would be nice too. Should be able to handle at least 2 3/4 and 3" shells. Ideally it would cycle light loads as well as heavy stuff like slugs.

Any suggestions?:PROFSheriffHL:

First off what is your budget.. What is the gun going to be used for (you already mentioned uplang) and how often will the gun be used.

[LandCruiserPhil]

Another vote for a Remington 1187 it will meet your needs

[IggyB]

No pumps please.

Short choked vented rib barrel for grouse.

[gooseboy]

No pumps please.

Short choked vented rib barrel for grouse.

Can i get a budget?

[IggyB]

Sorry,

Under $1000

[IggyB]

This looks almost ideal

http://www.wholesalesports.com/images/product/25357.jpg

Self-cleaning, pressure-compensating gas system • Handles all 12 ga., 2.75" & 3" shells interchangeably • Straight grip English-style stock • Engraved receiver (5 line) • Semi-gloss American walnut stock with checkering and rubber recoil pad • Light contour 23" vent rib barrel with Rem choke • Ivory front with steel mid-bead sights • Polished blued metal finish • Mag. Cap.: 4 rounds • O.A.L.: 43.5" • Wt.: 7.25 (6.5) lbs.

[gooseboy]

Sorry,

Under $1000

For under 1000 dollars. Look for a remington 1100 or 11-87 and youll be way under budjet. You could also shop around for a Winchester X model.

[KG6BWS]

For under 1000 dollars. Look for a remington 1100 or 11-87 and youll be way under budjet. You could also shop around for a Winchester X model.

stay away from the 1100's. theyre a PITA!!! the 1187's arent too bad though. the 1100's love to eat up o rings, and they need constant maintenance. both my 12 and 20 guage 1100's are more trouble than theyre worth to keep em shooting. i know 3 other guys with the 1100, 12 and 20 guage, and they all say the same thing.

[computeruser]

1187 would be good, or if you like vintage stuff, you can find nice Browning A5 shotguns from the 50s onward for $500 or so; older or high-grade ones tend to go for more (sometimes lots more), but there are a lot of gently used ones out there, and you won't feel bad about cutting the barrel or installing a polychoke on the standard-grade guns...

[greybrick]

The best auto that I ever owned of several was a Beretta A301 in a 12 gauge 3" magnum, light, sleek and trim in comparision to other other auto mags, which got it to shoulder quicker;

http://www.berettaweb.com/semi%20auto%20shotgun/A300.htm

I bought it new in about 1977 and over the course of owning the gun for about 10 years shot several thousand rounds at clay, much during cold winter conditions and a fair amount of game; even lucked into getting a 22" slug barrel at the old Frenchy's sports store in Inglewood and had some slug fun with it. When I sold it to move out of the country it still looked like new as the metal and wood finish on the A300's are impervious. It was also one of the few auto guns that I never had a hang fire or jammed round with, even shooting cheapo eastern European 2 3/4 no-name practice shells. There's no rubber butt plate on the A300 as there is no need, the gas blow back system works to take out recoil better than on most auto's.

I saw several in nice condition at the last Calgary gun show at around $750 or less and was tempted. Cool thing about the old Beretta's is you can get factory parts if you ever needed them, but you never would and things like folding stocks and fiber grips are available.

http://www.berettaweb.com/semi%20auto%20shotgun/Beretta-A301.gif

Everyone has their own opinion but a pistol gun grip is a more natural hold and are more accurate than English stocks for clay target shooting imo, once you get your arm and hand trained to the gun, and vented ribs are gunsmiths friend as they get to repair them on a regular basis.

If looking for new the current comparable 300 series Beretta is the AL 391 Urika, which becomes a whole weapons system just by changing stocks and barrels;

http://www.beretta.com/index.aspx?m=74&idc=1&ids=34

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[Carlyle]

I have a Bennelli M1 Super 90 with 18" barrel and extended mag. Never jams and is a joy to shoot. I would pick this weapon over any other for close quarters. Here is a Utube video of someone firing it. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hPTe1Ww1lSI

[Carlyle]

It looks likes they call it the M4 on their website now, but that doesn't mean I love it any less.
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f120/Isner/m4Feature.jpg

[KG6BWS]

It looks likes they call it the M4 on their website now, but that doesn't mean I love it any less.
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f120/Isner/m4Feature.jpg

THATS NICE!!!

[greybrick]

Everything you ever wanted to know about picking a bore size and choke combo;

http://www.chuckhawks.com/12gauge.htm

Any gun receiver built for 3 1/2" rounds will probably last forever shooting 2 3/4" and 3" shells.

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